Scale: MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + SEN1 (£2,675)
Job Summary: Nowfields Academy, part of Leigh Academies Trust, is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join our Bearsted campus.
Are you a passionate KS2 teacher with an interest in STEM education looking to bring your expertise to a unique and inspiring environment? Snowfields Academy, part of Leigh Academies Trust, is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join our Bearsted campus— a secondary SEN setting where we adopt a primary-style teaching model to better meet the needs of our students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the education and development of students with special educational needs.
The Role:
Teach a class of secondary-age students following a KS2-style curriculum model to provide continuity and stability in their learning experience.
Deliver a broad curriculum tailored to meet the needs of students with SEN, focusing on engagement, progress, and personal development.
Collaborate with the wider teaching team to ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the academy.
Flexibly contribute to other subject areas, particularly within STEM, based on your expertise to further inspire and challenge our students.
About You:
We’re looking for an experienced KS2 primary teacher with a passion for SEN education and an interest in STEM subjects. You’ll be:
Skilled in adapting teaching methods to suit a range of learning needs and styles.
Flexible and creative, willing to embrace a varied timetable and collaborate on innovative solutions for our students.
Committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Please note that it is not required for candidates to hold a specific SEN qualification to be considered for this role.
In return, our successful candidates will receive:
The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT academy.
A school community committed to nurturing young people with ASD alongside raising achievement and attainment.
A modern environment with excellent resources and facilities, purpose-built for students with ASD.
A strong commitment to supporting professional development opportunities.
A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes within a happy, nurturing environment for staff and students.
This is a permanent role offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + SEN Allowance. For visits, contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor) at amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk.
About Snowfields Academy:
Opened in September 2020 in Bearsted, Snowfields Academy is a secondary provision for students with ASD. An additional campus at Cranbrook opened in September 2022. When full, it will offer 240 places across Years 7-13, with small class sizes supported by 2-3 teaching assistants. The academy offers a range of GCSEs and vocational pathways, with facilities tailored to enhance learning, including horticulture, catering, a cafe, a teaching kitchen, and a working farm.
Our aims include inspiring a love of learning, delivering inclusive education, creating a safe and supportive environment, valuing individuality, working collaboratively, and using personalized behaviour management approaches.
Snowfields Academy Student & Staff Charter:
Work Hard
Be Kind
Communicate
Stay Safe
Be Happy
Leigh Academies Trust:
As of 1st September 2024, LAT comprises 33 academies, educating over 24,000 students with 4,000 staff. We promote collaboration, professional development, and organizational growth. Our future plans are outlined in our Vision 2030 document on our website.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, with all employment subject to DBS checks, references, and prohibition checks where applicable.
Equality and Diversity:
We value diversity and are committed to equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
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